Join Or Drop These Villains To Reveal An Inner-Hero
- by Shanna Luis
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Many of us dream of becoming a hero instead of simply being one, and that's okay. After all, we're all busy with trying to keep our lives afloat by studying, working, or holding down the fort. While most comic book heroes also have day jobs, they tend to have the supernatural need to bring justice to those who deserve it.
In truth, we can all become heroes by acting righteously when the opportunity arises. However, seizing this moment isn't always an option when knees buckles and fright settles in. While we might not have any real-life superheroes, we do have heroes of all different shapes and forms, and being appreciative of their efforts is pretty much all we can do.
But, what if real superheroes walked the Earth and we'd have the chance to power-up by their sides? Would we? Or would we choose to run for the hills? Well, that remains to be seen, right?
A good way to gauge if we have the superhero-quality that one needs to kick butts and take names is to take a look at the dark side. Join or drop the following villains to find out which hero has been waiting to surface all along.
Dr. Octopus
Dr. Octopus never once thought that he would become a monster, as his research was meant to be used for the greater good. His plans changed when his creation took over his body, causing him to lose the people he held most dear. He is a villain and an enemy of Spiderman.
Catwoman
Catwoman might have a soft spot for Batman, but she has always known that she had a dark side to her. Sure, she might try to do what's right from time to time, but in the end, she's as wicked as a cat. She is a DC villain.
Green Goblin
Before the Green Goblin become the villain he is, he was actually just a man interrupted. The Green Goblin's suit took over this innocent man's mind and body, causing him to commit actions that were of the despicable nature. Green Goblin belongs to the Marvel universe.
Brainiac
DC's Brainiac is a villain who has often chosen to fight alongside the wicked Lex Luthor. He is a part of the Anti-Justice League and won't hesitate before getting into a fight. He was first created in 1958, as part of the Action Comics.
Loki
Marvel's Loki might not be the most evil villain in the world, but he is a villain nonetheless. He is the adopted brother of Thor, and has also competed against him despite their strange familial love for one another. Love and anger have caused them to become both enemies and allies.
Magneto
Magneto was once a good guy, but he quickly realized that the human race would never accept him for who he was, so he chose to fight fire with fire. Despite being good friends with Charles Xavier, they are often on opposite sides of the battle field.
Red Skull
Red Skull is a villain pertaining to the Marvel universe. He was first created in 1941, and has since then appeared in many of the Captain America comics. He has often fought alongside The Viper and Sin. His genius intellect and powers allow him to catch people off guard.
Venom
If there's one villain who Spiderman wishes didn't exist, it's the pesky and ferocious Venom. This character was not born on Earth, but instead sent to Earth as an Alien Symbiote and made to latch on to a human life-form and destroy anything in his path.
Harley Quinn
Harley Quinn is a super villain who belongs to the DC Universe. She is often seen fighting alongside the Joker. However, whether or not he appreciates her is up for debate. This antagonist is an expert gymnast who can utilize a number of weapons. Oh, and she's pretty much fearless.
Apocalypse
Apocalypse is a villain pertaining to the Marvel Comics world, and he isn't one to back down from a fight. He is known as the oldest mutant in the world, and he is determined to recruit the Earth's mutants and take over the world as they know it.
Two-Face
Two-Face is a villain pertaining to the DC Comics universe, and he's a tough one to crack. Before becoming Two-Face, Harvey Dent was one of Gotham city's best attorneys. Unfortunately, an accident prompted him in the wrong direction. Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and dissociative identity disorder play a hand in his madness.
Riddler
The Riddler is a villain who was created by DC Comics back in 1948. He was written and drawn up by Bill Finger and Richard Sprang. His real name is Edward Nygma, and his genius-level intellect allowed him to hide out in the open for quite some time before being discovered.
Mystique
Mystique is an evil mutant who is often seen working alongside Magneto. While she may have started off with good intentions, she quickly realized that the human world would never accept mutants into their mix. She is an angry villain who is skilled at combat and can alter her appearance at will.
Sinestro
DC Comics' Sinestro is a villain who has appeared in many of the Green Lantern's timelines. He too owns a power ring, however, the magic attached to it isn't of the good variety. Sinestro was created by John Broome and Gil Kane in 1961.
Dr. Doom
Dr. Doom is a villain pertaining to the Marvel Comics world, and he is known for being the number one enemy of the Fantastic Four. He was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, and has a personal vendetta to pick with his old science team.
Mr. Freeze
Mr. Freeze is a DC Comics villain who has it out for Batman. He is part of the Injustice League and has the ability to freeze anyone who comes in his way with his freeze gun. He has superhuman intelligence and can live in sub-zero conditions.
Sabretooth
Sabretooth is a villain who belongs to Marvel Comics. He is a mutant who was first created by Chris Claremont and John Byrne in 1977. He has a regenerative healing factor, retractable claws, sharp teeth, superhuman senses, speed, and reflexes. Knowing all of this, does another mutant come to mind?
Lex Luthor
Lex Luthor and Clark Kent have alway gotten along, that is, until Lex began showing his true colors. Clark had always wondered if Lex knew about his abilities, but for the most part it appeared as though he didn't. He is one of Superman's most intelligent villains.
Joker
The Joker is by far one of the best written villains of all time, and he belongs to the DC Comics universe. He is Batman's number one enemy, which he is totally delighted about. Since Batman refuses to end anybody's life, the Joker enjoys toying with his.
Thanos
Thanos is a Marvel super villain who truly believes that whipping out half of the population will save the world. This mighty villain has the ability of plasma energy projection, as well as superhuman strength, agility, durability, and longevity. He is an Eternal-Deviant hybrid, and the antagonist of Avengers: Infinity War.
Penguin
Penguin is a super villain who belongs to the DC Universe, he is an incredibly intelligent antagonist who won't stop until Gotham is wrapped around his finger. While he may not have any powers of his own, he is quick to think out of the box and an expert at getting what he wants.
Darkseid
DC's Darkseid was created by Jack Kirby back in 1970, and has since then made many appearances throughout the comic book and cinematic world. He has battled against Superman, Batman, and the Justice League. He has a wide range of abilities that turn him into a scary opponent.
Bane
DC's Bane is as vicious as they come, which is why he is the perfect match for a hero like Batman. Bane was created in 1993, and has since then become a worthy opponent. He is a master fighter, tactician, and holds superhuman strength.
Bizarro
Bizarro isn't like the average villain, and this is because he is a carbon copy of Superman himself. He enjoys wearing a similar outfit as him and impersonating him when the moment arises. This villain was created in 1958, but is seldom mentioned in today's world.
Juggernaut
The Juggernaut is a mutant belonging to Marvel's X-Men, however, he isn't a good guy in the slightest. This hot-headed character has superhuman strength and won't think twice before gaining momentum and bashing his opponents. He appeared in the X-Men: The Last Stand movie, where he showcased his funny nature.
Carnage
Marvel's Carnage might resemble Venom in every sense of the word, but these two villains are actually arch enemies. Carnage is also an alien Symbiote, and he is known for wanting to destroy Spiderman with every ounce of his body. He was created in 1992.
Deadshot
Deadshot is a villain who belongs to the DC Universe. He used to be a family man who served in the army, however, his whole world fell apart when his family was taken away from him. To get his revenge, Deadshot takes justice into his own hands, and spares no one.
Onslaught
When Magneto and Professor X's consciousnesses combined, they created a sentient psionic entity named the Onslaught... by mistake of course! Both these characters' darkest aspects became one, resulting in one of the most powerful villains of all time. The Onslaught is a part of the Dark Descendants.
Doomsday
Doomsday is a DC villain who is basically the most terrifying Kryptonian anyone will ever lay eyes on. He has superhuman strength, reactive adaption, and invulnerability, which makes him one tough guy to beat. He first appeared in Superman: The Man of Steel comic book edition in 1992.
Dormammu
Dormammu is a super villain who belongs to the Marvel Universe. He is the Lord of Chaos and can act out heinous crimes before breakfast without shedding a single tear. He can manipulate mystic energy and is a fan of dark magic. He was created in 1964 by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko.
Galactus
Marvel's Galactus is an antagonist like no other, and he'll go to drastic lengths to destroy any heroes that'll stand in his way. He first appeared in a Fantastic Four comic book, and has since then become a threatening villain in the Marvel world.
Mephisto
Mephisto is a villain who belongs to the Marvel Universe. He was created by Stan Lee and John Buscema back in 1968, where he was showcased in the third edition of The Silver Surfer. He has the ability to wield magical forces as well as superhuman physical attributes. Did we mention that he's also a super genius?
Poison Ivy
Poison Ivy is a super villain pertaining to the DC Universe. She wasn't born with her abilities, but gained them after being exposed to plant toxins during a mishap at her lab. She transformed overnight, becoming a villain with the ability to exude harmful plant toxins and manipulate vegetation at will.
Scarecrow
Scarecrow is a super villain pertaining to the DC world, and he is a force to be reckoned with. He is a genius in every sense of the word, and causes Gotham's population to know fear by using certain chemicals and dropping them all over town. He is a biochemist who was created in 1941.
Ultron
Marvel's Ultron is a terrifying villain who holds the ability to send energy blasts out of his hands. He is a robot who is run by artificial intelligence. He has superhuman strength, speed, durability, and is capable of flight. He has fought the Avengers on many occasions, and worked with the Iron Avengers.
Ventriloquist
The Ventriloquist is a DC Comics super villain who was created in 1988. While he is not a well-known villain, he is worth mentioning. This criminal genius does not believe himself to be evil, instead he blames his evil doings on his dummy Scarface, who he views as criminally insane.
Ra’s al Ghul
Ra’s al Ghul is a super villain pertaining to the DC Comics Universe. He is affiliated with the League of Assassins as well as the Underground Society. He is a criminal master mind who does not have an inkling of kindness in his body. He wields a sword and is a skilled alchemist.
Enchantress
When it comes to the Enchantress, things can get a little confusing. This is because both DC Comics and Marvel have a super villain who goes by this name. For this question, we will focus on DC's version, who goes by the name of June Moone. This woman was possessed by this ancient entity.
Sentry
There are many Marvel villains that go by the name of Sentry, however, some stand out more than others. The Sentry is a force that has the ability to possess human minds. Stewart Ward was named the Sentry in 1999, in a special Spiderman comic. He worked as a double agent for an alien force.
Lady Deathstrike
Lady Deathstrike isn't someone to be messed with, which she has often proven during her battles with Wolverine. Lady Deathstrike and Wolverine hold many similarities, however, she met her match when she challenged this epic warrior. She is a part of the Sisterhood of Mutants.
